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Weatherhead's Richard Boyatzis discusses recent study about emotional intelligence and leadership

Media | June 03, 2024 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Why EI is the quintessential leadership skill

Big Think: Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor and the H. Clark Ford Professor at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed his recent study about emotional intelligence (EI) that looked at senior executives in a financial management firm who oversaw financial advisors and their managers. “Higher EI in a leader meant more financial advisors he or she recruited,” he said.